The members of St. Mark's see their mission in those calls to action. Each month, the congregation gives an offering in support of a local or global mission whose work seeks to make a positive change in the world.

JANUARY

Faith Factory Learning Center

A program of St. Mark's, Faith Factory Learning Center blends faith and education in a loving and nurturing environment. Money given to this mission goes to help with expenses, such as food, supplies and other costs.

FEBRUARY

Rainbows End Youth Services

REYS mission is to reach local youth in Christian love, to encourage, develop, and equip them to experience Godly wholeness. REYS provides spiritual direction, academic assistance and social support to Mount Joy's children and teens.

St. Mark's UMC offers our children attending summer church camp scholarship assistance. Scholarships are awarded on a first come, first served basis and are dependent on available funds.

MAY

Reach Youth Mission Trip

This Summer, Reach Student Ministry is heading to North Carolina to work with the Christian Endeavor Missions! They will work with families who have been the victims of recent natural disasters as we rebuild and renovate their living space while learning more about how God calls us to use the gifts He has given to us to help others in this world.

JUNE

Vacation Bible School

Vacation Bible school is one of our Children's Ministries largest outreach programs - last year 100 local children attended. This year's program, Power Lab Vacation Bible School will help children discover Jesus' miraculous power and close with an exciting family science fair!

JULY

Aspire Community Center

Aspire Community Center is designed to be a comfortable and easily adaptable "living room/coffee shop" style environment, well suited to small meetings and outreach/community activities. It is also designed to be a bridge to faith and St. Mark's by employing "soft touch" evangelism via the materials present. It has been used for dance classes, game nights, small groups and Bible studies, bridal showers, blood drives, business meetings, clothing/food drives, art exhibits, art/craft markets and a quiet workspace. Supporting Aspire helps cover costs for the internet/wifi, keep the snack and beverages stocked, and pay other upkeep expenses.

AUGUST

Faith Factory Learning Center

A program of St. Mark's, Faith Factory Learning Center blends faith and education in a loving and nurturing environment. Money given to this mission goes to help with expenses, such as food, supplies and other costs.

Children's Ministry Outreach introduces the families of Mount Joy to St. Mark's through programs such as Trunk or Treat, Vacation Bible School, Winterfest, Easter Egg Hunts and 4th Friday programs.

NOVEMBER

Fellowship/Outreach

The Fellowship/Outreach programs are many community members introduction to the St. Mark's family. This team participates in 4th Fridays, Winterfest, dinners and many other events that invite the community into St. Mark's.

DECEMBER

James Labala, Liberia

St. Mark's supports The Rev. James Labala, District Superintendent of the Gompa District in the United Methodist Church in Liberia Africa.